02451cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000430011324500740015626400510023030000470028133600260032833700260035433800360038050000310041650801100044752012810055753400450183865300520188365300480193565300260198370000440200985600430205399900170209643805UtSlPG20260610134015.0mcr n260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aNK1 aBlake, J. P.q(John Percy),d1874-195010aLittle Books About Old Furniture. Volume II. The Period of Queen Anne 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2013  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2013-09-23  aProduced by Chris Curnow, Sue Fleming and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net  a"Little Books About Old Furniture. Volume II. The Period of Queen Anne" by J. P. Blake and A. E. Reveirs-Hopkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This volume focuses on the style and characteristics of furniture from the Queen Anne period, specifically addressing the evolution of design and materials from the reigns of William and Mary to George I. The text serves as both an introduction to the study of old English furniture and a practical guide for collectors of various means.  The opening of the book provides an overview of the Queen Anne period, discussing its significance in the broader context of English furniture history. It highlights the transition from Jacobean designs to those influenced by Dutch styles, emphasizing the prevalent use of walnut wood during this era. Notable figures such as architects Sir Christopher Wren and sculptor Grinling Gibbons are introduced, underscoring their impact on the aesthetics of the time. The authors also note the growing interest in ornamental pieces, particularly in light of the introduction of new materials and craftsmanship, setting the stage for further exploration of specific furniture styles and examples featured throughout the volume. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aFurniture -- England -- History -- 18th century  aDecoration and ornament -- Queen Anne style  aFurniture, Queen Anne1 aReveirs-Hopkins, A. E.q(Alfred Edward)40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43805  c84644d84644